FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The excitement continues at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo with the opening of Bamboo Forest Adventure Play and Marketplace.
Opening over the weekend, Bamboo Forest Adventure Play and Marketplace are part of the reimagined Asian Trek area of the Zoo and are located across from Red Panda Ridge which opened in May.
Zoo representatives released the following:
“We are always excited to bring new experiences to the Zoo, but we can’t do that without the support of the community, our members, but especially our generous donors.” said Rick Schuiteman, Executive Director. “We were so lucky to have one of those donors on hand today, the Do it Best Foundation.”
Members of The Do it Best Foundation board, staff, and family members were on hand Saturday for the official ribbon cutting and helped the Zoo welcome the first guests to Bamboo Forest Adventure Play and Marketplace.
“The Do it Best Foundation is proud to support projects that strengthen Northeast Indiana as a great place to live, work, and play,” said Foundation Board Member, Dan Starr. “Fort Wayne is truly blessed to have a world-class zoo, and with the Bamboo Forest, we’re pleased to be able to do our part to ensure it creates lasting memories for children and their families for years to come.”
Bamboo Forest Adventure Play and Marketplace includes:
• Adventure Play for kids of all ages including Sky Tykes for kids under 48” – tickets can be purchased online at kidszoo.org for the Bamboo Forest Adventure Play – $10 for 45 minutes of play.
• Two-story ropes style course with 27 different elements.
• Free flying sky rail over 120’ in length.
• Marketplace will combine retail and grab & go food offerings in an indoor/outdoor space.
• Family restrooms including one with an adult changing station.
• Water bottle refilling station.
• Outdoor deck overlooking adventure play area.
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